Sloppy Joes
These Sloppy Joes are a family favorite. The beef mixture is packed with flavor!
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and onion. Cook and crumble until meat is no longer pink. Drain grease.
- Add ketchup, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, chili powder, salt and pepper. Stir well and let simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
- Butter the hamburger buns, if desired, and toast them under the broiler. Watch closely so they don't burn!Spoon meat mixture onto the bottom halves and cover with tops. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Freezer Instructions: Cook meat mixture according to instructions above. Let cool. Place in a freezer-safe container and freeze up to 2 months.
To reheat: Place container in fridge to let mixture safely thaw up to 24 hours. Place meat mixture in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until thoroughly heated.
To reheat: Place container in fridge to let mixture safely thaw up to 24 hours. Place meat mixture in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until thoroughly heated.